Sensex’s fastest 10k jump to 60,000
The benchmark has scaled the new peak in 8 months.
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What to do if stock markets correct—or crash
The last fiscal was the worst year for the Indian economy since Independence, but it was the best one for equity investors. What strategy should investors follow if there is a correction—or a crash?
Covid-19’s second wave stings equity markets
In a matter of 41 trading days, since the last life-high on February 16, the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has caused between 8% -9.8% correction in the benchmark equity indices until April 19.
FY21: A bumper fiscal for the bourses
The Covid-19 pandemic failed to affect the bulls’ spirits, as benchmark indices saw absolute annual gains between 75.2% and 117.2% while FPIs pumped in a record ₹2.74 lakh crore into equities.
Despite Covid-19, record capital raised in FY21
The pandemic, ultimately, was unsuccessful in denting the country's capital raising confidence, as India Inc. raised over ₹1.88 lakh crore, beating the record of over ₹1.75 lakh crore raised in FY18.
Investors will keep riding the wave: AMFI
Though equity MFs witnessed the seventh consecutive month of net outflows in January, AMFI's chief executive says investors will continue to tap MFs as a handy route for wealth creation.
Is gold no longer the safe haven?
At a time when India’s benchmark equity indices are hitting fresh highs every week, statistics show that gold is losing its safe haven sheen.
Covid-19 impacts FPI flows
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have taken out ₹1,30,491 crore between January and May 2020, making it the worst period in 5 years. March witnessed the maximum monthly outflow since 2016.
Budget to dictate market trends in the short term
A cut in personal tax rates to spur consumption could lift shares of auto, consumer durables, and FMCG companies.
